These Remnants Of Middle Earth Are All That Remain Of Northern California’s Hobbiton

The Avenue of Giants near Phillipsville is a mystical, magical place, and at one time it transported visitors into the world of Tolkien and The Hobbit. Sometime in the 1970s, a replica of Hobbiton was constructed here. Sadly, the place closed down during the 2000s, but you can still explore some of the remnants and be transported into the most epic fantasy story ever told.

Visitors are heralded by Gandalf himself, who as we all know was a big fan of the Shire. He stands at the entrance of a charming little hobbit hole.

If nothing else, this is a great excuse to live like the Hobbits do, full of adventure and community spirit, and connected to the land. Now that I think about it, that sure sounds a lot like Northern California!